[ES_JOBS_NET] Air Quality Modeling, Assistant Research Professor or Postdoctoral Fellow, DRI, Reno, NV

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Air Quality Modeling, Assistant Research Professor or Postdoctoral Fellow

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Job Description

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) Division of Atmospheric Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow or an Assistant Research Professor to advance a research program on air quality topics such as PM2.5, ozone, deposition, and visibility.  We are looking for an expert in emissions modeling, dispersion modeling, chemical transport modeling, data visualization, and advanced data analysis techniques.  This position is located in DRI's Northern Nevada Science Center in Reno, NV.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in simulation of atmospheric systems (hypothesis setting and testing using simulations; analysis and exposition of simulation results; application of Eulerian air quality models), manipulating large datasets (e.g., observations collected using aerometric instruments, emissions data, and model output data), and conducting experiments with numerical models that are guided by empirical data.  The research activities associated with this position will also build the knowledge base related to air quality management strategies, an important component of research in the Division.

DRI's faculty members bring a unique blend of academic rigor and private-sector pragmatism that has earned DRI a reputation for delivering rapid, high-quality environmental science in a businesslike fashion. The successful candidate will be encouraged to collaborate broadly with DRI's faculty and external colleagues. They are encouraged to collaborate with DRI's research laboratories across its Divisions (i.e., Hydrologic Sciences and Earth and Ecosystems Sciences), and with the Atmospheric Sciences Division labs including the Environmental Analysis Facility, Organic Analytical Laboratory, and Western Regional Climate Center, among others. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to join the graduate faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Interdisciplinary Program in Atmospheric Sciences, which offers graduate degrees in atmospheric sciences. The program is jointly administered by UNR and DRI, offering DAS faculty the opportunity to teach courses and advise graduate students.



Required Qualifications
*         Ph.D. in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, atmospheric science, chemistry, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
*         2-year minimum experience in atmospheric or closely related science research (candidates with less or no experience will be considered for a postdoctoral fellowship with potential for growth and promotional opportunity).
*         Demonstrated expertise in using regional air quality models such as CMAQ, CAMx, including ability to use emissions processing software as well as post-processing of model results.
*         Demonstrated ability to conduct sensitivity simulations using brute-force methods or using various sensitivity tools available with the regional air quality model.
*         Demonstrated ability to publish in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
*         Excellent written and oral communication skills.
*         Proficient in presenting research results at professional meetings.



Preferred Qualifications
*         Potential for ability to initiate, plan, obtain funding, and carry out research projects.
*         Exhibited ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary environment.
*         Established experience contributing to program development through networking and collaborative proposal writing.
*         Demonstrated ability to use receptor models.
*         Skilled in using one or more programming languages, such as Fortran, C++, Python, R, etc.
*         Experience working with Linux operating system.
*         Understanding of air quality measurements and their limitations.



Conditions of Employment
*         Must be willing to travel via car or plane for client visits and or presenting at scientific conferences/meetings.



Salary/Benefits

DRI's starting salary is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and aligns with similar public academic research institutions. DRI provides excellent benefits that include:
*         Health insurance options that include dental, vision, life, and long-term disability;
*         15.25% tax-deferred retirement contribution with matching by DRI; 6.2% for the postdoctoral position;
*         Thirty (30) days of sick leave (15 for postdocs) provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave (1.25 days for postdocs) accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, 11 paid holidays;
*         Tuition reduction at NSHE institutions for employee and dependents;
*         No state income tax and no Social Security deduction;
*         Relocation assistance.



Exempt
Yes



Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%



Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents in the specified section of your application in Workday:
*         Cover letter specifying whether you would like to be considered for the postdoctoral fellowship or assistant research professor position and detailing how your experience and qualifications prepare you for this job.
*         Current CV.
*         Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.

Qualified individuals who meet all qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

For more detailed information about DRI, please visit us at www.dri.edu<http://www.dri.edu/>. For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please call the recruiting office at 775-673-7319.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.  Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

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All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.

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